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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 354.09 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 354.09 and 167.97 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 354.09 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/354.09 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 354.09 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 59,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,477.98/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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